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Diet .. Joke for Sunday
I don't know what the heck is wrong w/ me but... I have been eating like a pig lately... I think my hormones are out of wack! May be I should try this diet...what do you think? >> This is a specially formulated diet designed to help women cope with the Stress that builds during the day >> >> Breakfast >> 1 grapefruit >> 1…
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Mayo Clinic Update
I had written the pulmonolgist I am supposed to see at Mayo a letter, explaining to her that she was not in the list of drs at their website and that my hypersensitivity pneumonitis is particularly aggressive & fast growing. I am suprised at Mayo's repsonse. The doctor had the receptionist call me to explain she is doing…
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Today is our lovely Vicki Sam's birthday!
Happy Happy Birthday! Best wishes for a day filled with everything you love most! Vicki keeps track of all our birthdays now and today we get to celebrate her! Much love today and all year! -Jenny
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PINK Bus tomorrow afternoon
I am heading to my Med. oncologist tomorrow...Just had blood work last week. *and surgeon-so hopefully she will agree to go ONCE year now that this week is six years since BC all started...sighhhhhhhhhhh hope you can ride along...appt 12:30 Denise
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Anesthesia during surgery
When I had a bilaterial mastectomy and reconstruction, I was under anesthesia for 10 hours. When I awoke I had a four-inch long, one-inch wide sore spot on my scalp where my head had rested in a doughnut-shaped cushion. Eventually, the skin and hair sloughed off and left a bald strip. Some doctors say this is common under…
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Nano Curcumin next gen Cancer treatment ?
Hi guys, as you all know curcumin is very promising as a treatment, many here are supplementing treatment plan along with curcumin. Myself for my mom who suffers from cervical metastasis she's on Curcumin and so far it helped significantly reduce radiotherapy side effects and improve chemo therapy response. She's been on…
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Dawne Texasgirl10
Dawne has been in the hospital 2 time since New Years Eve. She came home on Friday. The Dr has told her there is nothing more to do. She is swollen, her heart is weak and in congestive heart failure. Her kidneys are not functioning well. Hospice is coming in. I saw her yesterday, she is very weak and tired but she is still…
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Every muscle in my body aches since starting the anti hormones...
Didnt notice any se for the first couple of days, but then every muscle in my body started aching, so I finally looked at the list of s/e that came with the script. The muscle and joint pain are se. The med is Letrozole. I thought if I didnt know the se I wouldnt get any, wishful thinking. Can hardly get my arms over my…
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Mammogram on Thursday - Update!
Well, here it is time for my yearly mammogram. I am 3 1/2 years post treatment but still dreading getting it done. I am sure there is no cause for alarm but somewhere in the back of my mind the fear is always there. Some people may think it's silly but I don't know if it will ever go away. Hugs, Georgia
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Tamoxifen helped other disease...anyone else?
I have had ulcertive colotis for 22 yrs...while on tamoxifen it was great..no issues...i recently went of tamoxifen after 5 yrs (in Aug) and my colitis started back up...mild right now... No side effect from meds other then hystercomty due to enlarged uterus. Anyone else have other disease or medical issue? Denise
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Just took my last Aromasin!!
Hi Everyone. I am happy to say that I just took my last Aromasin. I took tamoxifen for 2 and a half years and then after my hysterectomy I took aromasin to complete my five years. I am excited, yet scared to death. Although I hate the joint pain, hot flashes, and the overall feeling of being 20 years older than what I am,…
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Today is Natly15's Birthday!
Best wishes for a wonderful day filled with lots of happy surprises! And a healthy year ahead! much love, Jenny
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Allergic to Taxoterene
In the morning I start prednisone, step down 4 mg. dose for 6 days. Had my labs today, white cell count down some, can't eat fresh fruits or veggies. I had this itchy rash, nurse got my onco, she said I am allergic to chemo, we're changing in 2 weeks anyway. So, now it's prednisone. Hope I do better with the taxol. Never…
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Today is Different Ball Game's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day filled with fantastic surprises! much love, Jenny
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Today is deeb111's Birthday!
Best Wishes for a Happy Happy Day! - and a year filled with love all around! -Jenny
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biotene toothpaste and mouth rinse
This stuff is great. Picked some up this evening and used it, my mouth feels sooo much better. it's not expensive either, about $15 for both. Pretty good sized. Oh, that was at my local Kroger, Walmart has it, too.
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End of rads. . . End of treatment
Hi all. . . I'm brand new to this particular community . . But have already enjoyed reading the posts from so many interesting people. I find myself finishing radiation this week, which will mark the end of 8 months of treatment for me (aside from the tamoxifen, etc). I'm scared, happy, worried, elated, mortified, anxious.…
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OT - Happy New Year
I want to wish all my pink sisters and brothers a Happy New Year. I pray that 2014 will be a great year for all of you. If you are going out tonight, please be safe. Hugs, Mommaellen
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Halfway through chemo
Hi, everyone, I just joined the forum. I was DX on Aug 1 with Stage IIa, 3.2 cm IDC, underwent a bilateral mastectomy, no nodes involved, clear margins. Currently undergoing the AC-->T chemo regimen. I tolerated the AC (4 doses at three week intervals) with the help of Emend. Started Paclitaxel on Monday and boy do my hips…
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new 3 word story for the new year!
2014 started out
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Mickey says hi!
I made it to Disney World! My former priest (retired) and his wife talked me into a scooter for “my family." Although it broke my heart, that made me do it. Thank goodness! It has been a life saver and, although I am still tired, it's a good kind of tired. The trip has been awesome so far! A fairy godmother called Disney…
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Litttle Irritated With Mayo Clinic in MN
Well, I got an appt made for Mayo in February with a pulmonologist. My clinic and a Mayo clinic rep. were on the phone with me at the same time. When the Mayo appt. staff told me she would be mailing me out a packet of information, I asked if they sent me information on the doctor I will be seeing. I told her our clinic…
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Neuropathy
Hi all, I am new to this site currently under treatment for stage 2 breast cancer. I will receive my last chemotherapy on December 27th if all goes as expected. I had a single mastectomy with initial reconstruction in August. I developed neuropathies after my 4th cycle with significant burning sensations in my hands and…
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Where do I start - Time for updates
I know, I will start with how much you mean to me and how much I missed you. This season to me is above all about slowing down, reflecting upon one's life and giving thanks. And who to come first to mind?? No one other but my Kindreds as our lovely Chen used to call us. For a while I was so shook up, didn't think I could…
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Happy Birthday to Jean70T - December 31st
Happy Birthday - Jean70T Enjoy your very special day with loved ones . .. . . Vicki Sam
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Sorry Venting
I have a pcp that wanted me to go to her onco and only use her onco. Now I hope to get back to the one I had down here. It was how not to have a appoitment with a onco yesterday. It was a mistake big time. It started with a nurse talking of how I had a death wish because I am not taking what they want me to . I have not…
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Prayers needed please
please Pray for my friends mom.She is having surgery today for Breast Cancer.Thank you.
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First chemo done begin new regimen Jan. 28th, need input
On the 7th I took taxotere, herceptin and perjeta, have been doing pretty good. drinking lots of water as everyone advised. I have bone pain and muscle pain but bearable with prayer. BUT, she decided she is switching me to Taxol (and I guess still the other 2- herceptin and pejeta not clear on that yet). anyway, she gave…
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Where to go for treatment
I am just beginning to choose a surgeon for a 'lumpectomy'. I need to decide between going small town, local or larger city, more experience. Any thoughts?
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SIROD, how are you doing?
Are you snowed in? Do you have power? Thinking of you and hoping you are feeling better. Sending warm, warm, warm (((hugs))).